I'M BAAACK!........ in the CWC - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

colincoon · #1 03-12-2009, 10:17 PM

/sarcasm

TylerH860 · #2 03-12-2009, 11:11 PM

I missed a few photos.

This car was given to the owner's wife as a bonus from her employer. Apparently, they had two, and used them for deliveries and presentations of whatever product the company was selling. Some bonus, huh?

They would take it to the dealer for service and repair anything that broke. "Repair" probably wouldn't be a good word choice, more like replace. It seems the limits of a dealers diagnostic ability is to figure out what is wrong, and rather than troubleshoot, replace. I can't imagine the thousands upon thousands spent on this car. Its just astonishing.

He tried to tell me about turbo lag and how it was the norm with these cars, and I rebutted by letting him drive the Defiant. His response, "holy $*%, if mine drove like this I would probably keep it." This wagon does have the lag that Ol' Turbo used to, though not quite as bad. A banjo bolt cleaning would probably take care of it.

I had actually seen the car two years before, when they tried to trade it in for a new Chevy Truck. He wound up buying a Tundra, but I remember him and his wife well. Their purchase decision was based solely on which truck would haul their competitive trained dogs better.

Heck of a nice guy, and bought his wife a new R-class a few years ago to replace the wagon. Unfortunately, he recently lost his wife and father within a week of each other around Christmas time. He had the wagon parked at his dad's while trying to sell, and was still sorting through stuff as I got there.

79Mercy · #3 03-13-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by colincoon

/sarcasm

not a bit. We need to keep some of the old W123 diesel going.

colincoon · #4 03-13-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 79Mercy

not a bit. We need to keep some of the old W123 diesel going.

I meant that I was being sarcastic. But anyways...

TylerH860 · #5 03-13-2009, 12:38 PM

The windshield has a nice wallop on it, so I will replace it along with the seal when its paint time. The window seals on the rear doors are starting to crack; I'm not sure where I can get those.

I also will fix the passenger seat, probably using leathique's products.

I'm going to have to upgrade the stereo that's for sure.

It also needs a new blowby vent tube.

It looks like the air cleaner is new as well. Perhaps the bracket broke and the dealer replaced the entire thing?

The new grill may go on Ol' Turbo, since that's my nicest car, along with the new CCU.

TylerH860 · #6 03-13-2009, 01:34 PM

Went and checked on it a little while ago, and the car started right up.

Not a drop of anything on the ground either. Norm is the only other diesel I've had that didn't mark his territory.

As for my shopping habits, I look on craigslist almost daily and get leads. I look at plenty of dogs, like this one:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=246624

and this one: (though its borderline, I really liked it)

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=244722

This wagon was on craigslist, but I missed because the seller chose to abbreviate Mercedes into MERZ, so it didn't pop up when I would search "mercedes"

sd300td · #7 03-13-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerH860

I'm going to have to upgrade the stereo that's for sure.

+1. Maybe a nice period correct Pioneer "pull-out" model like I have.

Or an original becker if you can find one...

Oh, what's that little red light on the passenger side, next to the center stack for?

babymog · #8 03-12-2009, 10:57 PM

Why isn't there a CDC??? If I buy a cheap sedan, it's still a diesel, should rate somewhere.

TylerH860 · #9 03-12-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by babymog

Why isn't there a CDC??? If I buy a cheap sedan, it's still a diesel, should rate somewhere.

You can start that club if you want, but wagons are more scarce. Its pretty easy to find a cheap sedan.

I still want a wagoneer, BADLY. The Defiant will hopefully go to its new owner soon, and I may have to part with one more... Maybe the Rubicube or Excelsior. I don't know yet. I just knew that I would be an idiot to pass on this one.

colincoon · #10 03-12-2009, 11:59 PM

Wow, now that's a story! How is the Excelsior by the way?

TylerH860 · #11 03-13-2009, 12:04 AM

Just a small scuff on the bumper, and a slight vibration when going over 70 MPH... I use it around town, so I'm not inclined to replace the parts needed yet. I'd also like to lower it an inch or so in the front, so I might as well wait until then.

TylerH860 · #12 03-13-2009, 01:03 AM

Russian VIN

VIN WDBAB93A6CN010982 Model 300 TD TURBODIESEL Chassis 12319312010982 Engine 617952 12 022699 Transmission 722315 02 210903 Order 0 2 705 51550 Approx. year not defined Dealer United States (USA) (705) Interior leather black (231) Paint 930 silver blue metallic (с 01.01.1979 по 31.12.1984, с 1994) 31 Unknown code Options 252 radio Becker Mexico cassette, full stereo, electronic, LW/MW/SW/USW, for Saudi-Arabia only
Becker radio Grand Prix with remote control - USA (с 01.04.1974 по 31.03.1976)
Becker radio Grand Prix TR with remote control - USA (с 01.04.1964 по 30.11.1972)
radio Becker Mexico cass., full stereo, electr., L/M/S/U -Saudi-Arabia (с 01.03.1985 по 30.11.1990)
Becker radio Mexico casette, full stereo, electronic (USA version)
Becker radio Mexico cassette, full stereo, electronic - USA (с 01.08.1980 по 30.09.1983)
radio MB-Exquisit - Gulf states
radio MB-Exquisit - Gulf states (с 01.07.1992 по 01.06.1993)
411 mechanical and hydraulic sliding roof (с 01.10.1965 по 31.10.1993)
steel sliding roof (с 01.02.1963 по 30.09.1965)
440 bumpers with guards, front and rear (с 01.10.1970 по 30.04.1974)
bumper with horn and rubber buffer front and rear (с 01.03.1964 по 30.09.1970)
tempomat (cruise control) (с 01.09.1975)
451 revolution counter (с 01.12.1972 по 31.10.1993)
tachometer
power brake (с 01.01.1963 по 30.09.1963)
windshield (laminated glass) (с 01.01.1964 по 31.05.1972)
467 central locking system and instruments with english lettering (с 01.04.1970 по 31.10.1993)
461 + 462 + 463 (с 01.07.1968 по 31.08.1969)
491 USA version (с 01.01.1963)
524 Reims adapter IV (с 01.04.1962 по 28.02.1963)
paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)
531 automatic antenna (с 01.01.1963)
542 lockable glove compartment (с 01.02.1963 по 29.02.1986)
575 front folding armrest and right front seat with seat height adjustment
front folding armrest and headrest, left (с 01.04.1970)
571 + 574 (с 01.01.1963 по 29.02.1968)
588 Thermoking air conditioner and electric window lifters (front doors) (с 01.04.1970 по 31.12.1972)
automatic climate control and electric window lifters (front and rear doors) (с 01.01.1977)
593 headlamp flasher and turn signal lamps - italy (с 01.01.1963 по 31.07.1965)
headlamp flasher and turn signal lamps, front, crystal clear (с 01.08.1965 по 31.01.1967)
heat-insulating glass, rear window pane (с 01.02.1967 по 31.01.1971)
heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (single-sheet safety glass), band filter
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, single pane safety glass - tinted strip (с 01.01.1972)
639 radial-ply tires, elimination of warning triangle (с 01.11.1973 по 31.10.1974)
elimination of first-aid box and warning triangle (с 01.08.1977)
640 aluminium disc wheels with radial-ply tires (с 01.10.1969 по 31.12.1989)
tires with tube (с 01.01.1963 по 31.08.1965)
15-hole light alloy rims (с 01.01.1990)
668 662 + 666 (с 01.01.1963 по 28.02.1963)

673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)
802 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year

colincoon · #13 03-13-2009, 01:12 AM

Don't forget the WDB when you title it!

TylerH860 · #14 03-13-2009, 01:13 AM

This one has it, actually. I did look.

JimmyL · #15 03-13-2009, 01:36 AM

930, Silver Blue Metallic! You have Smash's Fraternal twin.
So that is what they look like with some paint on them, eh? Nice. What great fortune on the black interior and all the work done.

Quark [unofficial nickname]

Smash

Quark [unofficial nickname]

Smash